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Tensions were high on the pool deck midway through Delbarton's NJSIAA Non-Public B opening-round swim meet against Pope John on Friday afternoon. The score had shifted back and forth, two points separating the teams through three consecutive events.

Then junior Alex Zhang hit the wall, followed in quick succession by senior Clark LaRaia and sophomore Joe O'Reilly. The Green Wave swept the 100-meter freestyle, and went on to defeat Pope John, 96-74. It was the third straight year these teams have met in the NJSIAA Tournament, with Delbarton winning each time.